(THE LOST BOY)
LOGINE
When Albert, a 14-year-old Mexican-American musician in East LA, finds out his grandmother in Mexico is dying, he defies his parents and sets out on an adventure by foot, train, and the open road to reach her in Guadalajara. But when his journey collides with the unlikely friendship of Camila, a burnt-out 35-year-old Mariachi trumpeter, Albert’s forced to confront his unique cultural identity and find himself.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Format: Feature
Length: 107 Pages
Genre: Coming of Age Roadtrip Indie
Length: 107 Pages
Genre: Coming of Age Roadtrip Indie
I co-wrote El Niño Perdido with my longtime friend Robert Montes, inspired by a trip we took together through Mexico. We wanted to tell a coming-of-age story that explores Mexican-American identity, the complicated relationship between two cultures, and the role music plays in connecting people across generations and borders. Set against the landscapes of Mexico and its rich musical traditions, the film is part road movie, part unlikely friendship, and a story about finding where you belong. The screenplay advanced to the second round of the Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition and is currently in development with producers based in Los Angeles and Mexico City.